The UMass Minutemen have officially announced their 2017 football schedule, which kicks off in “week zero” at home vs. Hawaii on August 26.

“We’re excited to kick off the 2017 college football season hosting Hawai’i in Amherst,” head coach Mark Whipple said. “This move provides competitive balance to our schedule and perfect timing for a bye week. We have exciting things in store this season and there’s a lot to look forward to.”

Following the game vs. Hawaii, UMass will travel to play first-year FBS member Coastal Carolina (Sept. 2). The Minutemen will then host Old Dominion in their second game at McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst (Sept. 9).

Three other teams will travel to take on UMass at McGuirk: Ohio (Sept. 30), Georgia Southern (Oct. 21), and Appalachian State (Oct. 28).